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SD08A/0749

Refused

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

Telecommunications apparatus consisting of a 30m replica tree with six no. Vodafone antennas and three no. 0.3m Vodafone link dishes and three no. Vodafone equipment cabinets in a proposed compound with a 2.4m high palisade fence.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    31 Oct 2008

  2. Decision: Refuse Permission

    17 Dec 2008

  3. Decision due

    25 Dec 2008

  4. Appeal submitted

    21 Jan 2009

  5. Appeal decided: Refuse Permission

    1 Jul 2009

Application Details

Location
Finnstown Country House Hotel, Newcastle Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Site Area
64 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
31 October 2008
Status
Appeal decided
Decision
Refuse Permission
Decision Date
17 December 2008
Permission Expires
27 July 2009

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
PL 06S.232488
Status
Appeal decided
Decision
Refuse Permission
Submitted
21 January 2009
Decided
1 July 2009

Location

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69m
SD17A/0197Refused21 Jun 2017

Single storey building for use as a ceremony building in conjunction with existing weddings at Finnstown Castle Hotel, a Protected Structure (Ref. No.112); all associated landscaping, site development works and services.

Finnstown Castle Hotel, Newcastle Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin

93m
ED08/0011Declared Exempt19 Mar 2008

Internal refurbishment to late 20th century apartment buildings,including floor, wall and ceiling finishes, new bathroom fittings, new kitchen fittings, new furnishings and re-decoration.

Finnstown House, Lucan, Co. Dublin

102m
SD15A/0365/EPGrant Extension of Duration of Permission16 Mar 2021

Permission for a new single storey pitched roof extension (c.184sq.m) to north side of existing function room building with design features (parapet, windows, render finish) and height (c.7.2m) to match existing; all site drainage and landscape works. Permission is also sought for the retention of minor modifications to the internal layout of the kitchen, store rooms and toilets adjacent to the existing function room (c190sq.m in total).

Finnstown Castle Hotel, Newcastle Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin.

103m
SD15A/0365Grant Permission & Grant Retention23 Feb 2016

Permission for a new single storey pitched roof extension (c.184sq.m) to north side of existing function room building with design features (parapet, windows, render finish) and height (c.7.2m) to match existing; all site drainage and landscape works. Permission is also sought for the retention of minor modifications to the internal layout of the kitchen, store rooms and toilets adjacent to the existing function room (c190sq.m in total).

Finnstown Castle Hotel, Newcastle Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin.

104m
S00A/0881Granted2 Apr 2001

Demolition of existing elements of a protected structure, and for the erection of functions room with ancillary spaces including kitchen, also for administration and staff facilities at mezzanine floor level and associated carparking on site of a protected structure.

Finnstown House Hotel, Lucan, Co. Dublin.

107m
SD11A/0171Grant Permission for Retention1 Mar 2012

Retention of extensions and alterations to an existing Protected Structure comprising of: (1) two storey toilet block extension to rear (north); (2) two storey infill block extension over existing single storey extension to northwest consisting of 3 no. bedrooms, meeting room and ancillary areas; (3) extension to bar at upper ground floor level to southeastern elevation with external covered area under; (4) retention of roof canopy to perimeter of existing external service yard to rear (north); (5) internal alterations to existing areas including a new passenger lift.

Finnstown Country House Hotel, Newcastle Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin

110m
SD17A/0242Refused20 Jul 2017

Construction of a flat roof extension to the rear of Finnstown Castle Hotel. The extension will consist of a single-storey elevated building to the rear upper ground floor to extend existing lobby/foyer area and public area circulation space, with a total gross floor area of 461sq.m, fire escape access linked to lower ground floor, removel of existing galvanised canopy over service yard, all associated site development works and services.

Finnstown Castle Hotel, Newcastle Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin

127m
SD17A/0181Granted13 Dec 2017

Demolition of 2 buildings containing 4 single storey 'Golf Suites' and their replacement by the construction of two wall plate dormer staff accommodation units with a setback building line, pedestrian access from the access avenue to Finnstown Castle Hotel, landscaping, all associated site development works and services. The existing parking spaces service the 'golf suites' will be removed in accordance with the grant of permission issued under planning, Reg. Ref. SD14A/0168, and new parking spaces will be provided within the existing carpark and new car parking area to be developed on foot of planning, Reg. Ref. SD14A/0168, at Finnstown Castle Hotel, a Protected Structure (Ref. No 112)

Finnstown, Newcastle Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin.

134m
SD08A/0070Granted22 May 2008

Single storey extension with flat roof of circa 66sq.m: the proposed extension to be linked to the existing dining room at ground floor level at the south-west gable wall of the main house and demolition of a single storey projection to existing to existing extension. All on site of Protected Structure including ancillary site work.

Finnstown House, Lucan, Co. Dublin

149m
SD15B/0333Granted12 Nov 2015

Repair and refurbishment, internal alteration to basement and first floor bedroom layouts, new internal openings, conversion of rear bedroom window to door to access garden through new lower terrace; demolition of modern outhouses; addition of a new 2 storey kitchen and bathroom extension to side; Iistallation of new wastewater treatment plant to replace existing septic tank, new soakways and associated site works (a Protected Structure).

Saint Helens, Tandy's Lane, Lucan, Co. Dublin

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